FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Gladiator(GLD) Guide

A master of sword and shield, the gladiator is a melee specialist who excels in defense. Though his individual blows do not deal great damage, he is able to deliver them in quick succession, a quality that has earned him a reputation for dependability.

FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Gladiator FAQ

How do I become a Gladiator!You can choose it as a starting class, or by going to the Gladiator guild once you complete the level 10 class quest.

Where is the Gladiator guild?
The Gladiator guild is located in Ul’dah. [more info: Guilds guide]

What’s the best Gladiator race?
STR and VIT are your best bets for this class. In this case you have a choice of whether to choose the higher STR race Hyur Highlander (23 STR, 22 VIT) but if prefer the higher VIT go for Roegadyn Sea Wolves (22 STR, 23 VIT) and this difference is arguably negligible so it boils down to how you want to look? :) [more info: Racial Stats guide]

Delivers an attack with a potency of 30 to all nearby enemies.
Additional Effect: Damage over time
Potency: 30
Duration: 15s

GLA, PLD

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Gladiator Traits

Level

Name

Description

8

Enhanced Vitality (Gladiator)

Increases vitality by 2.

14

Enhanced Rampart

Increases damage reduction granted by Rampart to 20%.

16

Enhanced Vitality II (Gladiator)

Increases vitality by 4.

20

Enhanced Flash

Adds Blind effect to Flash. Duration: 12s

24

Enhanced Vitality III (Gladiator)

Increases vitality by 6.

28

Enhanced Fight or Flight

Extends Fight or Flight duration to 30 seconds.

32

Enhanced Convalescence

Improves the HP recovery increase granted by Convalesence to 30%.

36

Enhanced Shield Bash

Extends Stun duration inflicted by Shield Bash to 6 seconds.

40

Enhanced Rage of Halone

Increases strength reduction inflicted by Rage of Halone to 10%.

44

Enhanced Awareness

Extends Awareness duration to 25 seconds.

48

Enhanced Sentinel

Increases damage reduction granted by Sentinel to 40%.

For now, due to how new the game is, we will be putting the basics of each class on these pages. In a week or two, more advanced guides and information will be posted here. Watch out next week for cross-class skills, maximum output rotations and more!